New ZealandGirl fears her rapist will come after herA young girl raped by a West Coast farm worker who fled to Australia days before his trial fears he will come looking for her once he's served his 10-year jail term.10 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandBrit survives in remote bush on one appleAn injured Brit who spent two freezing nights under ferns in rugged West Coast bush says he survived on just an apple.08 Aug 11:09 PM
New ZealandFears mount for missing touristAlpine rescuers search near Mount Bovis for the man, dressed only for a day tramp, who has been missing since Saturday.08 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandMan missing in West Coast national parkA search and rescue is underway for a 28-year-old English man who has been missing at Paparoa National Park since Saturday night.08 Aug 12:14 AM
CompaniesAdvisers limit KiwiSaver optionsMost financial advisers mention just one KiwiSaver scheme when they give advice.04 Aug 11:29 PM
New ZealandConcerns over Franz Josef waste water treatment plantThe pressure is on the Westland District Council from the Environment Court to address non-compliance issues at its Franz Josef Glacier waste water treatment plant.30 Jul 07:30 AM
Official Cash Rate'No optimism' over high payouts for dairy farmersChallenges facing the dairy industry are taking their toll on farmers, Federated Farmers West Coast provincial president Peter Langford says.29 Jul 05:39 AM
BusinessWestland Milk Products appoints new CEOWestland Milk Products has appointed an Australian woman to lead the dairy co-operative's business.28 Jul 05:42 AM
New ZealandLightning strike hits Karamea SchoolKaramea School students got a lesson on the power of nature today, after lightning struck the school during lunchtime.28 Jul 04:48 AM
New ZealandKawatiri Birthing Unit manager moving onServing the women of the Buller District has been an absolute privilege, but it's time to move on, says Kawatiri Birthing Unit manager Correen Haslett.28 Jul 04:39 AM
BusinessWestland Milk Products names new CEOWestland Milk Products has appointed Toni Brendish as its new chief executive.28 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandMisdiagnosed cancer sufferer fed upA man whose brain cancer was misdiagnosed as depression is fed up waiting for answers from the West Coast District Health Board (WCDHB).28 Jul 04:22 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Why our glaciers are disappearingThe unusual warmth that dominated our climate last summer has had alarmingly apparent impacts on the South Island's postcard glaciers and mountain snowlines.27 Jul 03:45 AM
New ZealandWest Coast seafront closed after wild weatherWild weather yesterday aggravated coastal erosion at Cobden, with the car park at Jellyman Park now closed as a precaution due to the encroaching sea.25 Jul 04:16 AM
New Zealand'I'd never run so fast in my life'To celebrate 75 years of women in the police force, Westport News speaks to a former officer and another still on the beat.21 Jul 05:30 PM
SportNZR step into West Coast racism rowTwelve weeks after racism complaints were laid with the West Coast Rugby Union, NZR officials will be on the Coast to investigate ahead of Saturday's club rugby final.20 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPunakaiki Beach Camp may not last winterThe lessee of Punakaiki Beach Camp is worried the camp may not last the winter, as more rough seas batter the West Coast.19 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandLife-saving Westport ambulance may take over an hourSt John had only about half the number of volunteers it needed to ensure a frontline ambulance crew on West Coast.19 Jul 05:53 AM
New ZealandPolice ask Pokemon players for helpPokemon players could provide the police with vital information after a robbery in central Greymouth.18 Jul 05:30 PM
SportWest Coast racism row: Teams face off in club finalFate will see two rugby adversaries already at loggerheads with each other over alleged on-field racism, square off this weekend.18 Jul 05:30 PM
BusinessHolcim considers interest in Westport assetsExpressions of interest closed yesterday in Holcim's Westport assets.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm alert for West CoastA line of severe thunderstorms has Greymouth on high alert this morning.14 Jul 08:46 PM
New ZealandProsecution for death of albatrossesA commercial fisherman is to be prosecuted and faces a fine of up to $100,000 after dozens of albatrosses were killed during a fishing trip.14 Jul 05:30 PM
SportWest Coast rugby racism rowA rugby club is defaulting on a match today to protest against the West Coast Rugby Union failing to act on complaints about alleged 08 Jul 11:21 PM
New ZealandWest Coast police accused of censorshipPolice pushing good news while choosing which bad news to tell the public equates to police censorship, says the West Coast's former top cop.08 Jul 10:43 PM
New ZealandLong time cop quits Westport postWestport cop has quit following the West Coast police restructure.08 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandBuller social services pushed to breaking pointHigh needs people moving in - or being moved - to Buller are pushing some local services to breaking point.08 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCops only telling people the 'good stuff'The West Coast's top cop says telling the public about police responding to crime is the "old school way of thinking".06 Jul 05:55 AM
New ZealandJoyride costs seal pup its lifeDOC had to shoot a fur seal pup after someone put it on the back of a motorbike while skylarking on the Hokitika beach04 Jul 05:09 AM
New ZealandFamily lucky to escape house fire in WestportEleven-year-old Elli McLaughlan says smoke alarms save lives after a fire started by an electric blanket on her bed gutted her family's home in Westport yesterday.01 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandHaast to Milford Sound road a step closerCritics of proposed link between West Coast and Milford Sound say $250 million costing should be more like $2 billion.01 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandWest Coast considers amalgamationThe Local Government Commission has ended a month of consultation on the future shape of West Coast councils.01 Jul 04:59 AM
New ZealandWhere is the snow?The first six months of 2016 were set to be the warmest start to the year yet, based on data from seven weather stations, including Hokitika.29 Jun 02:49 AM
New ZealandMagic mushrooms land man in courtAndrew Durant was convicted of a charge of procuring other drugs, after being caught fossicking for magic mushrooms.29 Jun 02:37 AM
